SynthesisThe clinical respiratory journal2023
A systematic review of psychological interventions in adults with pulmonary hypertension: Is the evidence-base disproportionate to the problem?
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- A systematic review of psychological interventions in adults with pulmonary hypertension: Is the evidence-base disproportionate to the problem?The clinical respiratory journal · 2023Pooled it
- A randomized controlled trial of self-help cognitive behavioural therapy for depression in adults with pulmonary hypertension.British journal of health psychology · 2025Trial
- Effect of Incident Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension on Risk of Newly-Diagnosed Mental Health Conditions.Pulmonary circulation · 2026Article
- Clinical Utility of the PHQ-2 and GAD-2 in Pulmonary Hypertension.Pulmonary circulation · 2026Article
- Mediating Effects of Fear of Movement and Self-Efficacy Between Illness Perception and Health-Related Quality of Life in Pulmonary Hypertension.Psychology research and behavior management · 2026Article
- Depression and Anxiety in Pulmonary Hypertension Associated With Congenital Heart Disease: Pathophysiology and Clinical Implications of the Heart-Brain Axis.Journal of the Saudi Heart Association · 2026Review
- The Role of Psychological Distress on Health-Related Quality of Life, Fatigue, and Pain in Adults With Pulmonary Hypertension.Pulmonary circulation · 2025Article
- Update to: self-help cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety in pulmonary hypertension.ERJ open research · 2025Article
- Sarcoidosis Associated Pulmonary Hypertension.Biomedicines · 2024Review
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Abstract
introductionOur understanding of the psychological impact of living with pulmonary hypertension (PH) is growing, particularly for how anxiety and depression present in this group. There is evidence for the use of psychological interventions in other chronic lung conditions; however, trials focusing on adults with PH have yet to be subject to a systematic review.
methodsWe systematically searched four databases for evidence examining the effectiveness of psychological interventions for adults with PH. A narrative approach has been used to present findings.
resultsOverall, 186 unique articles were identified of which four were suitable. Data was gathered from 143 individuals. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), metacognitive therapy (MCT) or counselling were investigated. All three studies reported a significant reduction in anxiety and depression, and some secondary outcomes were also associated with change. DISCUSSION: The evidence supporting the use of psychological therapies for adults with PH is promising, although limited. There is an urgent need for more research in this area to better understand how we can support this clinical group.
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